Add 3/98 and 9/50
3/98 + 9/50 is 258/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
3/98 = 3 × 25/98 × 25 = 75/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
9/50 = 9 × 49/50 × 49 = 441/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
75/2450 + 441/2450 = 75 + 441/2450 = 516/2450 - 516/2450 simplified gives 258/1225
- So, 3/98 + 9/50 = 258/1225
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